Iris bucharica - flower bulb

Description
The Bokhara iris (Iris bucharica) is an upright, compact, rhizome-forming perennial that produces yellow-white flowers from April to May. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 45 cm wide. The Bokhara iris makes no particular demands on the soil. The Bokhara iris is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The leaves of the Bokhara iris are medium green.

Spread
Afghanistan.

Frost hardiness
The Bokhara iris has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Iris bucharica forms yellow-white flowers from April.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, balcony/patio